ABBEYDORNEY/KILFLYNN CARE GROUP
Summer outing to Killarney on Sunday 9th June. Buses leaving both villages at 11.30a.m Cost €40 per person
CROTTA LOTTO RESULTS
Herbert’s Bar, Kilflynn was the venue for the Crotta Hurling Club weekly lotto draw on Monday 3rd June. The Four numbers drawn out of the drum by the independent observer: Graham Harris, Clounsillagh, Lixnaw were 2,6,8 and 15. There was no winner of the 2,200 Jackpot.
Congratulations to the following who won €35 in the lucky dip draw: Aidan Behan, Abbeydorney Karen Chawke, Oakpark, Tralee and Ann Jones, Tonevane, Tralee The next draw will take place in Parker’s Pub, Kilflynn on Monday night 10th June at 10.30p.m with a €2,300 Jackpot.
Tickets available 3 for €5 online visit www.crottagaa.club or this link https://play.clubforce.com/play_newa.asp?ll_id=427#Anchor or Herbert’s Bar/Village Store, Parker’s Pub, Zam Zam Kabab, Foley Shop Lixnaw, Abbeydorney Post Office or from Club ticket sellers. Many thanks to all who contribute to our weekly Club Lotto. The Club cannot emphasize enough the importance of our members promoting the Club Lotto among family, friends, and work colleagues. Your continued support is greatly.
OLD CEMETERY PRAYER EVENING
We have a remembrance evening for all those buried in the old cemetery in Kilflynn village on Wednesday 12th June, at 7 30p.m joining us will be Fr. Jerry Keane and Rev Jim Stevens.
Please join us to recall and honor the memory of our families and Neighbours and all that have gone before us, and those that may no longer have people to remember them.
This gathering will give everybody the opportunity, if they wish, to contribute to the upkeep of the cemetery. Looking forward to seeing you, and others who may be interested in joining our prayer evening. There will be light refreshments afterwards in St Columba’s Centre. In case of unsuitable weather, the ceremony will be held indoors.
CEMETERY MASSES
Killahan – Monday 1st July at 7.00 p.m. Kyrie Eleison – Tuesday 2nd July at 7.00 p.m. St. Mary’s, Kilflynn- Wednesday 3rd July at 7.00 p.m.
ACTIVE RETIRED GROUP
The Abbeydorney/Kilflynn Active Retired Group social meeting 5 th June at the usual time of 10.30 a.m. in Abbeydorney Parish Hall. New members are welcome, enquiries to Marie Williams 066 7135831.
CROTTA GAA
Congratulations and well done to the Crotta Senior hurlers who bridged a 14-year gap when they had a 1 pt victory over a gallant Kilmoyley side in the Credit Union.
Kerry Senior Hurling League Div 1 Final on final score of 1-12 to 0-14 played before a large crowd at the Sports Field, Ballyduff on Thursday evening 30th May. Crotta were 1-02 ahead after six minutes, all the scores coming from Shane Nolan, his goal came after some hard ball carried by Tomas O’Connor. Dan Collins had Kilmoyleys first score from a free.
Crotta added five more points before Kilmoyley scored again, the Crotta points coming from the sticks of Jordan Conway and Sean McElligott with one each and Shane Nolan with two.
Liam Flaherty pointed for Kilmoyley Darragh O’Donoghue replied for Crotta, Donal Corridon put over a point and Dan Collins added two before halftime, Shane Nolan had one to leave the halftime score Crotta 1-09 Kilmoyley 0-05.
Ronan Walsh and Daire Nolan had points for Kilmoyley, Shane and Cillian Trant had points for Crotta.
The next four points were in Favour of Kilmoyley Dan Collins, Jordan Brick, Ronan Walsh and Bobby O’Connor on target. Kilmoyley were wide with two frees, Shane Nolan made it 1-12 to 0-11. Then came the Kilmoyley barnstorm, finishing with three unanswered points from Paudie O’Connor and two from Daire Nolan but the clock ran out on them.
Liam Ross Kerry Hurling officer presenting the Nicholas Scollard Cup to victorious Crotta captain Adam O’Sullivan and Sean Mcgrath received the man of the match trophy from Christy Killeen
Well done to Frankie Lynch and Joey Quirke, who were this week’s Crotta U-5 players of the week..
CHAPTER 23 CREDIT UNION.
There was Great excitement in The Sportsfield, Dromakee on Thursday evening 30th May for the County U7 hurling blitz Crotta Gaa Abbeydorney Hurling Club Tralee Parnells Hurling & Camogie Club Ballyduff GAA – Kerry & Kilmoyley Hurling club were the clubs taking part. All clubs had two 7-A-Side teams with space and time on the ball, the aim of these games. The young players provided great entertainment for the supporters, and it was a joy to watch the youthful enthusiasm of hurling in full flow. Well done to all the kids who were brilliant. Thanks to all the coaches for your commitment to the development of the young players and to all the parents for your time and understanding.
Well done to our U13 hurlers who had a fine evening hurling with Kilmoyley on Tuesday evening 28th May in Dromakee in the North Kerry B Championship Round 3 ,Final Score: Crotta O’Neill’s 7 – 14 to Kilmoyley 1 – 05. Some nice skills and teamwork were on display by both sides. Thanks to all players, mentors and parents. Thanks to Tommy Guerin for referring North Kerry Under 13 Hurling
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, KILFLYNN
Mass Intention for the week in St. Mary’s Church: on Wednesday 5th June at 10.00 a.m.
Friday 7th June at 10.00 a.m. and on Saturday 8th June at 6.00 p.m. Michael & Mary O’Brien, Clounafineela, Kilflynn.
The Kilflynn Altar Society for June: Caroline Lynch and Breda Handley,
Abbeydorney Presbytery Phone number has been disconnected. All queries to the Parish Office 066 4018996.
Parish Office can be contacted by phone 066 4018996 Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. or by email: abbeydorney@dioceseofkerry.ie
Webcam has been installed in Kilflynn Church – To watch Masses go to www.dioceseofkerry.ie – Abbeydorney Parish and click on ‘watch Mass’. Diocesan.
ALONE
The organisation that enables older people age at home are looking for Telephone and Visitation Volunteers to support older people in the community. Call 0801 222 024 please or see ALONE.ie/Volunteer for more information.
KILFLYNN FAIRY FESTIVAL
Unlock the secrets of the fairy realm at the Kilflynn Fairy Festival, happening on June 29th & 30th, 2024! Join us as we kick off the festivities with a grand parade on Saturday at 4.00pm, followed by mesmerizing street performances and stage acts that will leave you in awe.
On Sunday morning, venture along our whimsical fairy trail and let your imagination soar. From 11am onwards, indulge in a day filled with laughter and fun, with entertainment tailored for the whole family to enjoy!
Book Today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/kilflynn-fairy-festival…
CROTTA UNDERAGE HURLING
Crotta Academy Training (U5 U7 & U9) continues each Sunday morning at the sportsfield, dromakee, Kilflynn. Hurling friendships and enjoyment are the aim of the sessions. New members are always welcome to come along and try hurling at any time. Gear provided. Contact Paul Shanahan 0879715781 or message the page and we will put you in touch with the correct age group.
